Inventors:
Richard F. Johnson - Crystal MN, US
Randy Berg - Coon Rapids MN, US
Stanley E. Wood - Tucson AZ, US
International Classification:
H01H 35/24, H01H 85/00, H01H 85/04, H01H 37/76
US Classification:
337296, 337416, 337159, 337163, 200 6103, 200 6108
Abstract:
Embodiments of the invention are related to oxidative opening switches and related methods, amongst other things. In an embodiment, the invention includes a switch assembly including a first terminal, a second terminal, and an oxidative switch element in electrical communication with the first terminal and the second terminal, the switch element comprising a conductive material and an oxidizer, the switch element configured to interrupt electrical communication between the first terminal and the second terminal as a result of an oxidation reaction between the conductive material and the oxidizer. In an embodiment, the invention includes a fast opening switch for pulse power applications. Other aspects and embodiments are provided herein.